Shelby
City in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, with 21,918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Light Oak, 3.9 miles E.
- 21,918residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 22.9 sq miland area · 59.2 km²
- 959 / sq mipopulation density
- 28150ZIP code
About Shelby
Shelby is a city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina. It lies near the western edge of the Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC Combined Statistical Area. The population was 21,918 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Shelby
- Median household income
- $48,376
- Median home value
- $197,200
- Median rent
- $945/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Shelby had 21,918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 959 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cleveland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,918 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.86 sq mi (59.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2904° N, 81.5456° W |
| ZIP code | 28150 |
| Official website | cityofshelby.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3761200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Light Oak3.9 mi E
- Patterson Springs4.3 mi SE
- Kingstown6.5 mi NW
- Earl6.6 mi S
- Lattimore6.7 mi W
- Boiling Springs7.2 mi W
- Waco8.2 mi NE
- Lawndale8.6 mi N
- Mooresboro8.6 mi W
- Grover9.5 mi SE
- Fallston9.9 mi N
- Dellview10.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Shelby, NC?
21,918 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, NC?
The ZIP code of Shelby is 28150.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Light Oak (3.9 mi), Patterson Springs (4.3 mi), Kingstown (6.5 mi), Earl (6.6 mi), Lattimore (6.7 mi).
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